Trinity College Dublin
7 expert reviews
“The Book of Kells is an illustrated Latin manuscript of the four Gospels, probably written in the early ninth century.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's
"The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to offer an education to the children of the upper classes." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There's hardly a more delightful place in Dublin than the grounds of Ireland's most prestigious university, a masterpiece of architecture and landscaping beautifully preserved." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An oasis of tranquillity in the teeming center of Dublin, this campus of wide green lawns and stately 16th-century buildings is the city’s undisputed jewel." Full review
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Be sure to peek at the Book of Kells, a priceless illuminated manuscript.
Let's Go
"A short stroll around the picturesque grounds is always appealing unless you hate fun." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I... among its famous students are the writers Swift, Wilde, Stocker and Beckett." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Immense university library, which dates back to the early 18th century, is a book lover's paradise. In daytime, light pours into the stacks, which look even more dramatic under the coffered ceiling." Full review
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Just be sure you're phone's charged—after all, the dramatic space is highly Instagrammable.